Indiana State Police

The ISP Memorial is located on the east side of Indianapolis, just off Post Road
at I-70. Visitors are welcome to visit and may sign in at the front desk Monday
through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Remembrance Walk leads to the ISP
Memorial and eternal flame. Inscribed on three black granite tablets are the names
of Indiana State Police personnel killed in the line of duty. The sound of Taps
echoes every hour from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm through a grove of trees surrounding the
memorial site. On memorial stones at every Indiana State Police post throughout
the state are the following words:

As we that are left behind grow old they shall not grow old. Age shall not weary
them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, WE
SHALL REMEMBER THEM.

- adapted from For the Fallen by Robert Laurence Binyon, September
21, 1914

For a list of the dates and time of the annual ISP District Memorial Services, please
visit our Memorial Services page.

Our Fallen Heroes is a graphic of all ISP personnel who have given
their lives in the service of the citizens of Indiana, overlaid on a map of the
state.

For information on how you can support the maintenance of the Memorial, and help
keep alive the memory of those we have lost, please visit our ISP
Memorial License Plate page.

Trooper Eugene Teague

Following a tip that Dillinger gang member Edward Shouse would be at the Frances
Hotel in Paris, Illinois, Trooper Teague was waiting nearby in his patrol car. When
Shouse and two female accomplices arrived at the hotel, Trooper Teague struck the
Shouse's car with his vehicle. As Shouse attempted to escape, a gun battle ensued
and Trooper Teague was killed in the crossfire.

Trooper Paul V. Minneman

Following the robbery of the Goodland State Bank in Goodland, police from all corners
of Indiana were taking part in a manhunt for the Brady Gang. Trooper Minneman and
Deputy Sheriff Elmer Craig had stopped to investigate the occupants of a car parked
along the road when another car approached and began shooting at them. Trooper Minneman
and Deputy Craig pursued the vehicle, but lost sight of it. When the officers reached
an intersection, Trooper Minneman opened his door attempting to look for tiremarks
and was shot by an automatic rifle fired by one of the suspects. Trooper Minneman
died two days later from his wounds.

Trooper William R. Dixon

Trooper Dixon stopped to assist two young men with a disabled vehicle. As he approached
the vehicle and asked who owned the car, one of the men, who were both members of
the Easton Gang, shot Dixon in the hand. Reaching for his gun to return fire, more
gunfire erupted and Trooper Dixon was shot. Two days later Trooper Dixon died, but
not before one of the assailants had been killed and the other captured.

Trooper George A. Forster

While on routine patrol near Paris Crossing in Jennings County, Trooper Forster's
patrol car was struck by a truck towing a horse trailer. The collision, which occurred
on State Road 3, resulted in his death.

Trooper Richard F. England

While transporting an army deserter, Trooper England attempted to pass a car when
the driver made a turn in front of him. Trooper England struck the vehicle and then
crashed into a tree. Although the deserter was not injured, Trooper England died
as a result of the accident.

Trooper Herbert W. Smith

While on patrol, Trooper Smith stopped a car for a traffic violation. When the driver
could not produce the car's registration, the trooper asked the driver to follow
him to Shelbyville. On the way to town, Trooper Smith radioed for a check on the
license number, suspecting the car was stolen. Pretending to have car trouble, the
suspects stopped their car and the trooper stopped his police vehicle. As he approached
the suspects' vehicle, they opened fire hitting Trooper Smith three times. The trooper
returned fire before crawling back into his vehicle, where he died.

Trooper Robert E. Clevenger

Trooper Clevenger was in pursuit of a motorist when the chase led to a T-intersection.
Due to the dust created by the other vehicle, Clevenger was unable to see the embankment
ahead of him and struck it head-on. At the scene, investigators found the license
number of the car Clevenger had pursued and were able to locate the vehicle owner,
a parole violator.

Sergeant Hubert E. Roush

Sergeant Roush was killed in an automobile crash on the south side of Indianapolis.
While witnesses were only able to give investigators sketchy details about the accident,
a 19-year-old driver was later charged with several traffic violations as a result
of the crash.

Trooper Earl L. Brown

During a manhunt, Trooper Brown observed a suspicious person hitchhiking on US 31
near Columbus, Indiana. As he was searching the suspect, Trooper Brown was shot
and killed. The suspect was judged to be insane and was committed to a maximum-security
facility for life.

Sergeant John R. Miller

Sergeant Miller was assigned as a spotter on a National Guard airplane during an
annual Labor Day patrol. Sergeant Miller and the military pilot were killed when
the plane crashed near Thorntown, Indiana.

First Sergeant Marvin E. Walts

During a manhunt for a suspected bank robber, First Sergeant Walts died of gunshot
wounds inflicted by the suspect. First Sergeant Walts’ pastor, Reverend Robert Gingery
was riding with First Sergeant Walts at the time of the shooting. The suspect also
shot at Rev. Gingery. The Reverend was able to use First Sergeant Walts’ shotgun
to return fire and kill the suspect.

Trooper William R. Kellems

While involved in a statewide search for two gunmen who had killed a Michigan state
trooper, Trooper Kellems spotted the suspects driving through Scottsburg, Indiana.
After observing the car, Kellems radioed the post, stating that he had stopped the
car. As Trooper Kellems approached the suspects' car, two shots were fired out,
fatally wounding him.

Trooper Robert J. Garrison

While working at the Pendleton District, Trooper Garrison was patrolling on State
Road 67 when he was involved in a automobile accident. Trooper Garrison died instantly
of head injuries sustained in the crash.

Trooper Robert C. Gillespie

While en route to the town of Mitchell in response to a request for assistance,
Trooper Gillespie, who was traveling at a high rate of speed with emergency lights
on, was forced to leave the road when a pick-up truck slowed in front of him. Leaving
the highway to avoid the truck, Trooper Gillespie swerved back on the highway to
avoid another car in his path. His vehicle was then struck by another car. Trooper
Gillespie died as a result of his injuries.

Trooper William F. Kieser

While cleaning out his patrol car at home, Trooper Kieser heard the Charlestown
Post dispatch a unit to Ramsey to investigate a drunk and disorderly complaint.
Realizing he was closer, Trooper Kieser radioed that he would take the call. Arriving
at the scene, Trooper Kieser spotted the suspect and ordered him to stop. Before
Trooper Kieser could get out of his car, the suspect fired shots at him. Trooper
Kieser was able to return fire before a bullet struck his hand knocking his gun
away. Taking advantage of the situation the suspect fired more shots, killing Trooper
Kieser.

Trooper Oscar E. Mills

While in pursuit of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, Trooper Mills was
involved in an automobile accident. The crash left Trooper Mills unconscious from
November 30, 1957 until his death more than eight years later.

Trooper William R. Rayner

Working night patrol with Deputy Sheriff David Blodgett of Decatur County, Trooper
Rayner stopped a car bearing a Kentucky license plate, unaware the car had been
reported stolen. After Trooper Rayner questioned the two occupants, he asked them
to exit the vehicle. As both got out through the driver's door, the passenger grabbed
for Trooper Rayner and fired several shots at him. As Trooper Rayner fell to the
ground, Deputy Blodgett returned fire, fatally wounding one suspect. Trooper Rayner
died later at the hospital.

Trooper Robert O. Lietzan

Responding to a complaint of a man firing shots at a family in a camping area in
rural Franklin County, Trooper Lietzan and other police officers arrived on the
scene to find the suspect in a barricaded position. As police called for the suspect
to surrender, he fired several shots into the group of officers, fatally wounding
Trooper Lietzan.

Trooper John J. Streu

St. John Town Marshal James Larimer and Trooper Streu responded to a report of two
men in a car behind a local school. Arriving at the scene, the officers found two
men who had previously committed kidnapping, robbery and auto theft. The officers
handcuffed one man and took him to the patrol car for questioning when the other
suspect fired through the police vehicle window, hitting Marshal Larimer. Trooper
Streu fired back, hitting the suspect. He then left his gun in the front seat of
the vehicle and went to aid Larimer. The handcuffed suspect in the back seat of
the police vehicle picked up Streu's gun and shot him with his own revolver, killing
him.

Sergeant Glen R. Hosier

While searching for a murder suspect, Sergeant Hosier and other police officers
were dispatched to a residence on a report that the suspect was hiding there. Officers
surrounded the house, while Sergeant Hosier, accompanied by three other officers,
entered the residence. Leading the way up the staircase, Sergeant Hosier rounded
a landing and the suspect shot him at close range.

Trooper Lawrence B. Meyer

After pursuing a car on I-65 in Clark County, Trooper Meyer and Trooper Charles
Nicholas had taken two subjects to jail. While the troopers were in the parking
lot, a deputy advised them that one of the prisoners had escaped. Shortly after
Trooper Meyer began a foot pursuit, he was found lying in the yard of a residence
only a short distance from his vehicle. It was later determined Trooper Meyer had
died of a heart attack.

Trooper Lewis E. Phillips

Five days before completing one-year as a Probationary Trooper, Trooper Phillips
was responding to a call for assistance from a fellow trooper who was pursuing a
violator. Trooper Phillips was traveling on U.S. 20 when his patrol car crested
a hill and collided with semi-tractor trailer making an illegal U-turn. Trooper
Phillips died at the scene.

Trooper Roy E. Jones

While responding to a request for assistance from the Markleville Town Marshal,
Trooper Jones was traveling at a high rate of speed with emergency lights on when
a car pulled in front of him. Trooper Jones swerved to avoid the car in his path
when his vehicle struck a tree, killing him on impact.

Trooper Robert J. Lather II

On routine patrol, Trooper Lather responded to a call for assistance from a Howard
County Sheriff's Deputy who was in pursuit of a vehicle traveling at speeds in excess
of 95 miles per hour. While attempting to slow the fleeing vehicle, Trooper Lather
pulled in front of the car and was killed when the speeding vehicle ran into his
police car.

Sergeant John E. Hatfull

Sergeant Hatfull, along with other state police officers, responded to the residence
of a suicidal subject in Posey County. As Sergeant Hatfull led the Emergency Response
Team into the residence, he was shot and fatally wounded by the subject.

Master Trooper Michael E. Greene

While on routine patrol in Marion County, Master Trooper Greene stopped to question
two male subjects stopped along Interstate 65. After checking with the post, he
learned the men were wanted. As Master Trooper Greene was handcuffing one suspect,
the other suspect shot and killed him.

Trooper Todd A. Burman

Trooper Burman responded to a call for assistance with a disorderly subject in the
town of Camden located in Carroll County. When officer's attempts at negotiation
failed, the subject retreated into his residence. As the officers entered the house,
they were met by the subject's resistant wife, while he fled down a hall in search
of a gun. As Trooper Burman entered the room where the suspect was waiting, he was
shot at close range with a high powered rifle.

Master Motor Carrier Inspector Ralph R. Reed, Jr.

While patrolling US 30 near Plymouth, Master Motor Carrier Inspector Ralph Reed
stopped to inspect a semi-tractor trailer. As Inspector Reed walked around the tractor-trailer,
an on-coming semi tractor-trailer hauling cattle struck and killed him. Inspector
Reed was the first Indiana State Police motor carrier inspector to be killed in
the line of duty.

DNA Supervisor Kimberly S. Epperson

While traveling from the Indianapolis Laboratory to the Lowell Laboratory on a training
assignment, Supervisor Epperson slid on icy Interstate 65 and collided with a semi-tractor
trailer illegally parked on the berm. The impact of the crash killed Supervisor
Epperson instantly.

Trooper Andrew P. Winzenread

While patrolling I-74 in Decatur County, Trooper Winzenread stopped to assist a
motorist who had run out of gas. Returning to the stranded vehicle after getting
gas, Trooper Winzenread exited his patrol car and was struck by an oncoming semi-tractor
trailer. Trooper Winzenread died at the scene.

Senior Trooper James Patrick Bartram

On March 31, 1998, Senior Trooper James Patrick Bartram was enroute eastbound on
State Road 144 in Morgan County, when he observed a violator. As he was pursuing
the speeding vehicle, Senior Trooper Bartram attempted to avoid a car that pulled
into his path and slid into an oncoming pickup truck. Senior Trooper Bartram, along
with the driver and passenger of the other vehicle, lost their lives in the crash.

Master Trooper David A. Deuter

While on routine patrol, Master Trooper Deuter stopped a motorist on the Indiana
Toll Road in LaGrange County. While standing beside the driver's side door, a westbound
semi-tractor trailer struck and killed him.

Trooper Richard T. Gaston

In the final days of his field training, Trooper Gaston was conducting a traffic
stop with field training officer Senior Trooper Bradley Kaizer. During the stop
on the Indiana Toll Road in St. Joseph County, a westbound semi-tractor trailer
drove off the roadway and struck the troopers' vehicle, killing Trooper Gaston and
two people in another car.

Trooper Cory R. Elson

While on patrol in Adams County, Trooper Elson stopped a pickup truck on US 27 in
the city of Decatur. As Trooper Elson exited his patrol car, the driver of the truck
opened fire with an automatic assault rifle. Trooper Elson was pronounced dead at
the scene.

Trooper Jason E. Beal

While patrolling southeastern Kosciusko County, Trooper Beal stopped to assist a
wrecker operator, who was pulling a car out of a ditch. As the two men worked along
side State Road 14, the driver of a passing vehicle lost control of her car on the
icy roadway striking the wrecker and the state trooper. Trooper Beal died from his
injuries three days later.

Trooper Scott A. Patrick

While patrolling Interstate 80 in Lake County, Trooper Patrick was dispatched to
a call of a disabled vehicle. Locating the vehicle, Trooper Patrick made contact
with the driver who was walking away from the car. The driver opened fire killing
Trooper Patrick.

Lieutenant Gary E. Dudley

While participating in a bicycle ride to honor fallen police officers, Lieutenant
Gary Dudley and retired Lake County Sheriff's Department Chief of Police Gary Martin
were killed when a box truck struck the riders' support vehicle shoving the support
vehicle into the group of cyclists. Lieutenant Dudley and Chief Martin died at the
scene of the crash on State Road 63 in Vermillion County. A third cyclist, retired
Indianapolis Police Officer Spencer Moore was injured in the crash.

Master Trooper David E. Rich

Master Trooper Detective David E. Rich stopped to assist a stranded motorist on
US 24, one mile west of Wabash, Indiana. The motorist shot Master Trooper Detective
Rich and then killed himself. The suspect was driving a vehicle that had been reported
stolen from Gaylord, Michigan the previous day.

Master Motor Carrier Inspector Robert E. Pitcher

Master/MCI Robert Pitcher was transporting power brake testing equipment on I 70
in Wayne County to a special enforcement project in the Lowell District. His vehicle
left the right side of the roadway striking a guardrail. The impact sent the vehicle
across the median where it collided head-on with a semi-tractor trailer. Master/MCI
Pitcher died at the scene of the crash.